Queen Elizabeth has congratulated South Africa on reaching 20 years of democracy. On 27 April, South Africa celebrated the 20-year anniversary since the first democratic elections were held in the country. The elections set forth a...

On 29 April 1986 The Duchess of Windsor, Wallis Simpson was buried alongside her husband, The Duke of Windsor at Frogmore in Windsor. The Duchess was buried in an English oak coffin that contained a silver...

In 1920, Prince Albert Frederick Arthur George met Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, the sociable daughter of a Scottish aristocrat. Albert fancied Elizabeth and tirelessly tried to gain her hand in marriage. Finally on the third try at a...

Often seen at royal engagements across the world is the ceremonial tree planting. The simple act of adding a shovel-full of soil onto the planted sapling, and then having a photo, often wraps-up the day’s events,...

One of the most talked about issues in royal history, and British history in general, is the relationship of Henry VIII and his six wives. In 1525, after 18 years of marriage to Catherine of Aragon,...

Every year, on the 23rd of April, England celebrates Saint George’s Day. Also the National Day of England, Saint George’s Day is a day of celebration in honour of Saint George, the patron saint of England....

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